| Emotional Tourist: |
A Steve Scott Retrospective |
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| Steve Scott's blend of pop
and poetry is something few attempt, and even fewer pull off
successfully. Produced by Steven Soles, Charlie Peacock, and Mike Roe,
the music is what really propels the lyrics. There are some wonderful
songs here. Steve can sure write a tune, and paint an image.... Serves
as a time capsule to a time when music and art were intersecting, and
the results were often profound.
-Banophernalia. This could have easily been an 8-10 disc box set. While there are volumes of brilliant material left off, what you do have on Emotional Tourist is the cream of the crop. Any fan of '80s style alternative/new wave/pop will love the first nine tracks. But it's the spoken word poetry tracks that take this collection to the next level. Scott never just reads a poem by itself; he creates a musical soundscape that plays along with the poem. Steve's lyrics are just as brilliant as his poetry, so the transition to spoken word is not as jarring as one might think. They flow together well. -Matt Crosslin, Down the Line Reviews. Emotional Tourist charts Steve Scott's progression from alt-rock through to his more experimental, text-centered releases. Astute poetic lyrics sitting astride edgy new wave art-rock music.... Steve Scott is already ahead of us, knowing and knowledgeable, surefooted and assured. -Rupert Loydell, The Matthew's House Project. |
Steve Scott, an '80s Sacramento poet/ new waver, hung out with folks like the 77s, and turned out super hooky synthy new wave with hyper literate lyrics. RECOMMENDED. -17 Dots. |
Steve Scott's expansive, evocative lyrics are
supported by music that's alternately rocking and dreamily atmospheric,
often venturing successfully into exotic stylistic territory. Emotional Tourist, a remarkable
collection drawn from various recordings throughout Scott's
career makes a persuasive case for his status as a true original.
-Scott Shinder.
I so wish there was more material by this artist, this thinker, this complex weaver of gritty reality and ethereal melancholy. -Alan McCollough. |
British new wave dominates. An
alternative rock classic with similarities to David Bowie, Roxy Music,
the Police, and the 77s. Lyrically deep and brilliant. An avant garde
masterpiece with vocal inflections similar to Lou Reed. -Rad Rockers on
Steve Scott's Love in the Western
World.
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A uniquely gifted musical poet? One
thing you cannot do with Steve Scott is categorise
him.
-Peter Banks, After the Fire.
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Available digitally and as a limited edition CD with booklet.   All
songs © Steve Scott, pub. Semionaut Music/ ASCAP
release date: 24 Jan 2012 |
15 Timeless Tracks in a Career-spanning Anthology. Includes:  Design by Squid www.emotionaltourist.com |
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